Long list of safety improvements at Zoar Valley following decades of death
Family members who have lost loved ones applauded the changes announced Tuesday by the New York State Department of Conservation. Author: Michael Wooten Updated: 8:10 PM EDT May 25, 2021
PERSIA, N.Y. Visitors to Zoar Valley, the popular hiking destination along the Erie/Cattaraugus County line, will notice changes this summer as leaders hope to avoid the deadly accidents we ve seen too many times in the past.
A day before what would have been her late daughter Brooke s 17th birthday, Marla Walker joined other families who lost loved ones in applauding the safety improvements announced Tuesday during a news conference at Zoar Valley.
Attention Landowners, The DEC Wants To Help Improve Your Forest
The good weather is here in the Western New York area and if you have been spending time on your land, you may have thought about creating a better forest? The New York State Department of Conservation has a program that would help to restore the forest on your land and improve the quality of the vegetation and wildlife habitat.
The Regenerate New York Forestry Cost Share Grant Program is for those who own 10-1000 acres!
The purpose of this grant program is to support the regeneration of forests so they may continue to deliver vital services such as mitigating climate change, protecting air and water quality, and supporting the economy.
Attention Landowners, The DEC Wants To Help Improve Your Forest
The good weather is here in the Western New York area and if you have been spending time on your land, you may have thought about creating a better forest? The New York State Department of Conservation has a program that would help to restore the forest on your land and improve the quality of the vegetation and wildlife habitat.
The Regenerate New York Forestry Cost Share Grant Program is for those who own 10-1000 acres!
The purpose of this grant program is to support the regeneration of forests so they may continue to deliver vital services such as mitigating climate change, protecting air and water quality, and supporting the economy.
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May 10, 2021
Warm weather, longer days and more plentiful food are some of the reasons that wild animals tend to give birth in the spring. Sometimes these baby animals stray from their mothers and wander alone into backyards, onto porches or into more wooded, secluded settings where well-meaning wildlife lovers think they need to be rescued. That is a mistake. When people interfere with wildlife in their natural habitats, they often do more harm than good. They also put themselves at risk of exposure to fatal diseases such as rabies, even from a cute, small animal who appears healthy.
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Since the pandemic began over a year ago, camping has really become a popular way to get out of the house while maintaining distance from others.
RV sales have increased by a lot over the past year. People are discovering that the camping experience is not just a way to get around the pandemic, it s actually a lot of fun.
I discovered the fun of camping when I was a kid, and have owned a travel trailer for the past 20 years. It s my primary recreation for most summer weekends and all my vacations. There are many great campgrounds to spend time at, and they are inexpensive.